HELPER~GENERAL LABORER

Packaging Corporation of America; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading packaging company as a Helper, where you'll support operations by assisting machine operators and ensuring quality control. This role involves material handling, compliance with safety regulations, and the potential for overtime, making it ideal for those passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Operator and perform material handling tasks.
• Monitor quality and report any issues with boxes.
• Operate the baler and stack materials safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Helper Responsibilities:
Assist the Assistant Operator - includes, but is not limited to, cutting straps, removing dunnage, washing print plates, and assist in feeding material.
All activities associated with stacking material, including the ability to read and follow instructions on factory cards.
Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
Monitor quality of boxes and report issues.
Assist the Bander Operator, which includes the proper placement of load tags and bands.
Responsible for safely operating the baler.
May be required to stack parts up to 50 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.

Basic Qualifications:
High School Graduate or GED
Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed and available for all shifts.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.